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​THE PLAYERS

Jeff LaQuatra - Guitar and Backup Vocals

Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Jeff LaQuatra has been described as “a guitarist of enormous talent, both musically and technically” (Classical Guitar Magazine). A renowned classical guitarist, Jeff was awarded first prize in the 1996 Oswald Rantucci Guitar Competition in Buffalo, New York. He has earned degrees from The Cleveland Institute of Music (BM) and The University of Denver (MM) where he served as a graduate teaching assistant. Currently, he is an adjunct professor of music at Colorado State University.

Jeff has performed as a member of Colorado’s Mountain Chamber Music Society as well as with The Boulder Philharmonic and Central City Opera. His 2003 solo guitar CD Twilight: Guitar Music at the End of the Century was released to critical acclaim and was recently included in Enrique Robichaud’s 2013 publication Guitar’s Top 100 – A Guide to Classical Guitar’s Most Recorded Music.

Recently, Jeff has revisited the music of his youth, performing with Mr. Majestyk’s 8-Track Revival (and his cavalcade of all-stars). “This is the music that got me excited about playing the guitar in the first place. It’s a thrill to play it with such stellar musicians and at maximum volume!”

Robert "Goose" Guzman -​ Bass, Dissonance & Thunder

Goose is a Denver native who has studied music though private lessons or on his own since his teens. He started out as a six-string guitarist in the late 70s and all through the 80’s. Because of his love for the Bass guitar, groove, pocket and space, Goose began dabbling with bass in the late 80’s and finally gravitated to mainly Bass in the 90’s. Goose has played in Rock, Funk and New Wave bands in the 70s and 80’s.

Since the turn of the century Goose has played for The Start Ups, Jeffrey Harrison, Hero to Zero, King for a Day, The Bonnie Situation, The Mighty 18 Wheeler, Pop Star Homicide and Van Who’Len. Having played so many styles of music through the years, Goose finally decided to go back to the initial music that inspired him to play music in the first place, and that is the 70s Rock and Pop. As the Bass Player for Mr. Majestyk’s 8-Track Revival, Goose plays intense, groove driven Rock and Pop and plays with some of the best musicians in the scene. Goose’s motto… “You can never have to many bass cabinets on stage and you can never be too loud.”

Madison Lucas -​ Drums and Sound Effects

Madman took to the drums early in grade school, got his first kit soon after, and has been in the pocket ever since. From the start Madison never limited himself to just one musical style. He was lucky to have some great teachers in his youth, and in adulthood he studied with some of Denver’s best, including Mike Marlier and Scott Davies.

Madison has remained an active drumming force in Denver. Through the 90s this well-rounded drummer’s involvement was more jazz-based; moving later to into many styles of rock with numerous projects over the years.

Besides the tour-de-force that is MM8TR, Madison is a member of the Denver indy-rock band SOFT SKULLS. Previously Madison played for several years with his lovely guitarist wife Robin Lucas in the original progressive rock band Fever Dream (formerly Soma). Prior to that came things like Thee Lovely Lads, Commerce City Rollers, and Hell Camino; wherein Madison first extensively integrated electronic and acoustic drums into his music.

Brand New for 2017 Madison is obsessed with his beautiful DW Collectors Maple drum kit in Peacock Oyster finish. He proudly enjoys a limited local artist Sabian Cymbal endorsement thanks to the legendary Bob Rupp.

Mark Devine -​ Lead Vocals and Theatrics

Mark Devine grew up in the 70s and loved it! Born in L.A., and raised in Arvada, he then attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, then worked as a professional entertainer for over 20 years - acting and singing. He worked for Princess Cruises, Disneyland, The Arvada Center, Country Dinner Playhouse, and Denver Center Attractions starring in the original run of the longest running show in Colorado History ”I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change”. For five years he was the lead singer of Kahuna Beach Party (a Beach Boys Tribute Band). Currently, Mark is in his fifth year as Theatre Director at Cherry Creek High School where he has directed 15 plays and musicals. ”Rock on!”

JC -​ Keysboardist, Guitar and Vocals

JC was raised in a musical family. From a young age he was exposed to classical piano, as well as 60's rock and folk. At age 5 he had formal training in piano and had already been singing for several years. By 15 he was playing as a solo artist with orchestra's, and continued his training at Baldwin-Wallace College, and the Cleveland Institute of Music. During the course of graduate studies, he decided to break away from the classical mold and pursue a career in popular music. He picked up the guitar and learned by ear, while playing in Auralis, a three piece band based in Cleveland. The band broke up and JC found himself moving to Denver, and hooking up with the band Crimson Sky, which eventually became FalleN. Currently JC is playing as a solo artist and has performed at various venues including the KCBO Rock Stage at A Taste Of Colorado in the summer of 2015. JC also teaches music privately on guitar, piano, vocals, bass, and drums. Influences include Beethoven, Rachmaninoff, Debussy, Greenday, Jay-Z, Linkin Park, and Muse.

She is currently the Concertmaster of Jefferson Symphony Orchestra and is a member of the Colorado Chamber Orchestra where she has participated in numerous world premiere performances by composers in residence Michael Udow and Anne M. Guzzo. Giga has previously performed with the Arapahoe Philharmonic, Colorado Springs Symphony and Chamber Orchestra of the West (formerly Denver Chamber Orchestra), and has performed solo works with the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra, Arapahoe Philharmonic, Metropolitan State College Symphony, and Colorado Youth Symphony Orchestra. Giga has several recording credits, including the soundtrack to "Sin Episodes: Emergence", "Todmorden 513" by Markus Reuter with the Colorado Chamber Orchestra, "Reflections" by Michael Udow with the Colorado Chamber Orchestra, "Naive" with Stu Miller on Acoustic Circus Vol. III, "A Beautiful Curse" with Kenny James, and Brady Bottoms' self titled solo album.

Jennifer "Cello Girl" Arnold -​ Cello

Jennifer holds Bachelor and Master of Music degrees in cello performance, both from the University of Denver, Lamont School of Music. She is Cello Instructor and Chamber music coordinator at Colorado Academy, and she maintains a private studio as well. Jennifer inherited her love of teaching from her musical family, all musicians as well and has been teaching already for 20+ years. She is a sought after clinician for Workshops and Institutes in the Suzuki community. Jennifer is cellist with Denver's Artemis String Quartet, as well as a free-lance musician with many orchestras and chamber groups in the metro area.

Jennifer also directs the Denver Chamber Camp/Rock-n-roll camp in Park Hill, showcasing the talents of local bands, as well as giving kids the opportunity to rock out! Jennifer also works with Denver's Horizons program as choir director. Her favorite job however, is being cello girl with MM8TR!

Javan Carson -​ Violin

Javan Carson has been playing the violin for most of her life, having started as a Suzuki student at age two. She earned her degree in violin performance from the University of Denver on a full scholarship, and began playing professionally with the Denver Chamber Orchestra while still in college. Ms. Carson has played in a string quartet for more than 30 years, and has performed with countless orchestras, including the Colorado Ballet Orchestra and the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. She has played with such performers as Doc Severinsen, Mel Torme, Kathy Lee Gifford, Mannheim Steamroller, Stevie Wonder, Marco Antonio Solis, and Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys.